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2020 Schedule
3rd in SEC - East
They want to play: Athletes express desire for season (2:31)
Vols' Smith, who had lung issues, wants to play
Trey Smith, who fought back from blood clots in his lungs to earn first-team All-SEC honors a year ago, says players want to play the season and their opinion should matter.
SEC football challengers face no easy path to title (5:22)
Finebaum HR 4: SEC announces opponents for all SEC teams for the 2020 season
The SEC announced the opponents for every team in the league for the 2020 football season for it's 10-game conference-only schedule and the SEC Network crew of Dari Nowkhah and Chris Doering break it down. Then, the final callers of the week react to the release.
SEC unveils new foes for conference teams
The SEC revealed each school's additional two league football games on Friday as the league gets set for a 10-game conference-only slate.
SEC protocols include masks for sideline coaches
Coaches and players who are not competing in SEC football games will be required to wear a face mask or neck gaiter. Competing players must wear a neck gaiter during timeouts or when conferring with coaches on the sideline.
Clemson, Tennessee move up 2021 college football recruiting class rankings
While Ohio State has been in the top spot since the 2021 rankings debuted, Clemson and Tennessee look to overtake the Buckeyes.
SEC adjusts start of football practices to Aug. 17
The SEC has pushed back the start of football practices from this Friday to Aug. 17, the conference announced Tuesday.
The best college football recruits ever based on their ESPN 300 ranking
Leonard Fournette and Trevor Lawrence were Nos. 1 and 2 in their respective recruiting classes, but they weren't the best prospects to hold those rankings.
Ex-Bama AD, Vols coach Battle has COVID-19
Bill Battle, a former Alabama athletic director and former Tennessee football head coach, says he expects to make "a full recovery" after being hospitalized with the coronavirus.
Charges dismissed against Volunteers' Middleton
Misdemeanor charges of domestic assault and public intoxication against Tennessee defensive lineman Darel Middleton have been dismissed.
How the SEC's scheduling decision affects the ACC, Big 12, College Football Playoff and more
The SEC has joined the Big Ten and Pac-12 in moving to a conference-only schedule, which means some historic rivalry games against the ACC won't be played. What else does the league's decision mean?
SEC to play 10-game, conference-only schedule
The SEC presidents and chancellors on Thursday approved a 10-game, conference-only football schedule for the fall that begins on Sept. 26. The SEC title game is scheduled for Dec. 19.
The most impactful 2021 college football commits so far
Tommy Brockermeyer's commitment to Alabama shook up the college football recruiting class rankings. What other recruits made a similar impact?
Georgia, Tennessee returning to team activities (2:30)
Are the SEC, Big 12 and ACC getting closer to football decisions? Well, it's complicated
The end of July was pegged as a target for making college football scheduling decisions, but don't be surprised if the remaining Power 5 conferences wait longer to announce their plans.
Doug Dickey explains the Vols' iconic entrance (2:07)
Clemson adds No. 31 Page in another boost to DL
Clemson bolstered an already elite defensive line on Tuesday by landing a commitment from ESPN 300 defensive tackle Payton Page, who chose the Tigers over North Carolina and Tennessee.
Why SEC commish Sankey is skeptical about spring football (1:18)
Finebaum HR 1: Mikki Allen talks college athletes using platform for social changes
Paul starts the show with the first calls of the day, and then welcomes in new Tennessee State AD and former UT football player, Dr. Mikki Allen. Allen talks about college athletes using their platforms for social justice and the prospects of playing college football this season.
Breaking down the top 2021 quarterback recruits from Elite 11 camp
Caleb Williams committed to Oklahoma. Kyle McCord is with Ohio State. But what really separates the top 2021 quarterback prospects?
Vols dismiss Gooden after domestic assault arrest
Tennessee defensive lineman Emmit Gooden, who was featured on the Netflix series "Last Chance U," has been dismissed from the team following his arrest Thursday on a felony charge of aggravated domestic assault.
Vols' Pope has back surgery for herniated disk
Tennessee tight end Austin Pope says he had surgery Thursday to repair a herniated disk in his back.
Vols report multiple positive tests after July 4
Tennessee has reported multiple positive results for COVID-19 after the university ran a batch of tests last week.
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2019 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Florida | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Tennessee | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Kentucky | 3-5 | 8-5 |
| Missouri | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| South Carolina | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| LSU | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| Alabama | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Auburn | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Texas A&M | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Mississippi State | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Ole Miss | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Arkansas | 0-8 | 2-10 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards221.475th
Rushing Yards144.2Tied-87th
Points For24.2220th
Points Against21.7102nd
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Lewis | OLB | Committed | 90 |
| Dylan Brooks | DE | Committed | 89 |
| Aaron Willis | OLB | Committed | 83 |
| Kaemen Marley | ATH | Committed | 83 |
| Julian Nixon | WR | Committed | 83 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | E. Berry | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2004 | M. Munoz | Campbell Trophy |
| 2000 | J. Henderson | Outland Trophy |
| 1998 | null. null | The Home Depot Award |
| 1997 | P. Manning | Davey O'Brien Award |